I am also a ‘want to be gardener.’ I like to take the garden to my barn. The combination of my horses and a garden in the warm spring/summer months brings simple joy into my life. Here are some of my ideas so that you can try them out too! One way to add…
When you discover bitless riding, you will enter a whole new world! While riding with a bit is considered normal, some folks have begun questioning it. With more and more riders turning to riding bitless, you may be wondering if it’s a good option for you and your horse. Should you stick to the norm…
And if you’re a horse lover, you’re in luck because there’s plenty of horse-related content to keep you entertained right now. Here are a few recommendations: Television Series Heartland: After an unfortunate tragedy affects young Amy Fleming’s family, she slowly discovers she possesses her now-deceased mother’s ability to aid injured horses as well as maintain…
We drove about two and a half hours from our home to the Utah desert passing the Pony Express route on our way. We were on a mission to see wild horses. Utah is home to 22 herds of wild horses. The wild horses that live in this part of Utah are known as the…
Like everyone else around the world, I can say that this last month has been, for lack of a better word, tough. Being isolated from extended family, having to homeschool two little kids, Zach working from home and not having much “me” time have been a few of the major blows. The cancellation of my…
Over the years, dogs have played the role of companion, guardian, herder, and much more! It’s rare to find a farm without a dog. In modern days, most people see them as companions, but they can also have important roles. Many keep predators away, handle pest control, herd cattle and sheep, and even go on…
Or for some of us with mild winters, mud season has already been going on for months. A dry lot paddock with solid footing is an absolute must have on every horse property. This area allows your horses to still get turnout time while saving your pastures from damage during wet weather. The solid footing…
Sometimes it can be hard to differentiate facts from myths in the horse world. Some statements have been around for generations. You’ve grown accustomed to hearing them. You mother, grandfather, riding instructor, etc.. have said it so many times why would you ever question it. The reality is there’s a lot of myths circulating around….
Many of us have found ourselves with plenty of free time lately, with Netlfix and mundane house chores our only reprieve. But if you’re a horse lover (which I have a feeling many a blog reader here are), then the good news is that there’s an almost endless supply of horse-related activities that can help…
The majority of the population is strongly suggested to exercise social distancing in order to flatten the curve to this virus. With that being said, all us horse people are homebound and we (I) have this lovely idea that we (I) will finally have the TIME for our (my) horses to get them exercised and…
